Lots of Advice needed please !!

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by kevhalluk

I have deided against being near Madrid now.

My plan of action is to rent somewhere near to Malaga or Alicante for 12 months first, and then if I like it and adjust to Spanish life as much as I think I will - then I will buy somewhere.

Do you think I will be able to find somewhere to rent that will provide me with a 12 month contract and allow me to have broadband/phonelines installed etc??

Also is fast broadband available and reliable most places in Spain now??

Thanks
Kev

You may be able to find properties with boradband. Some landlords will install it for long rentals. Many contracts are 11 months and renewable

[jojo]

We are about to move to Alhaurin de la Torre, Malaga (monday 4th feb). We're doing an 11 month contract on a property and yes we have high speed broadband set up there - apparently!!????????. My OH needs it for work and actually works in that industry, so he's been liaising with the owner/agents to make sure everythings in place.

When we were looking at properties that was the most important consideration (apart from a pool for the kids!) and its not that common, especially in some of the remote areas, most seem to be "dial-up"??? Sorry, I'm clueless on all this, but if you need any help I can ask my OH!!!!!

Jo x

[cruzcampo10]

I have been offered a job in Gran Canaria for 1400 euro a month is this enough to be comfortable?

[Goldberg]

500 euros a month, yes in some places.
If you are going to work in Spain you have to pay social security, you are looking at around 230 euros a month for that plus you probably need an accountant so add another 100 euros a month for that.

So rent is not your only cost. You got to pay to work. Great is n't it.